National Disability Services (NDS) has called on the Federal Government to retain any NDIS underspend to fix its implementation problems rather than using it to fill a hole in the […]
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Accessibility no longer off the rails
Queensland Rail has improved accessibility on its long distance passenger rail service, Spirit of Queensland, however wheelchair users will still have to get help boarding and alighting the train. In […]
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Grants program for NDIS providers
A grants program to support National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) providers meet new regulatory requirements has been launched. The program is intended to assist existing and prospective providers deliver safe […]
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New employment booklet for NDIS participants
There are a number of ways the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) can assist with employment and the new ‘Let’s talk about work’ booklet is a good starting point. The […]
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NSW voting options for hearing and sight impaired
The NSW State Election will be held in March. The Australian Electoral Commission has a list of options available for people who are deaf or have a hearing or speech […]
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Disability recreational group relocates
Flying Fox, a youth-led organisation that works to provide opportunities for young people with disability and special needs, is now located at The Manders Villas in Melbourne. Jewish Care and […]
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Juditta wheelchair – a unique seating design
The Juditta is a wheelchair with a seating concept for patients who need to maintain a laying position for a long time. It has a tilt-in-space function and recline feature […]
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Disquiet with Quality & Safeguards audit strategy
Concerns with NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission (NQSC) audit processes and their implications for service providers are gaining momentum in the industry. They are leaving some providers needing to make […]
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New portal to assist students with disability
A new interactive information portal will make it easier for teachers, other professional educators and parents assist students with disability. Teachers will be able to access professional learning modules, podcasts, […]
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More funding for disability employment
Applications for grants that back innovative proposals to help people with disability into work are now open. The round of Information, Linkages and Capacity building (ILC) grants follows a recommendation […]
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Quick action needed on Royal Commission into disability abuse
Disability Discrimination commissioner Alastair McEwin has called on the government to establish the Royal Commission into disability abuse “without further delay”. “The prevalence and pervasiveness of violence, abuse and neglect […]
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Workplace diversity struggling with change
Only 37 per cent of people living with a disclosed disability believe their leaders fully understood the relationship between diversity and inclusion. The findings come from the 2018 Hays Diversity […]